Disclaimer: Same old one, none of these characters belong to me. I am making no money off of this. If you have any questions, or want to see the complete disclaimer and list of characters, see the Prologue
A Complicated Friendship:
The Story of Jag Fel and Jaina Solo
Chapter 12: Getting to Know You
For the next few days Jag caught up on sleep and Jaina continued to heal herself. During this time they learned more about each other, and grew closer.
"You mean you guys actually did that and Luke didn't kill you?" Jag asked astonished and laughing.
"Well it's not like we filled the whole temple with bubbles. Just Luke and Mara, Corran and Mirax, Kam and Tionne, Streen, Cighal and Kenth Hamner's rooms. Plus we got a long lecture and clean up duty."
"The reminds me of the time Zena and I used the wrong washing liquid in the kitchen unit, 'by accident'. There were bubbles standing two feet high. Mom and dad were so mad at us. We cleaned up and were grounded for a week, but they found it amusing."
Jaina realized how comfortable it was for him to talk about Zena now. Before when he would mention her or Valin, he would get choked up with tears. Now she felt fortunate that he could talk with her about things he normally couldn't say to others.
"Hey, Sticks, Where you at?" Jag asked with a smile.
'Wow,' she thought, 'what a smile.' "Um, I was just imagining the Jag Fel I know acting like a reckless kid."
"Yeah, that I was. I remember this time Val and I took one of the vehicles for a spin around the block."
"What's wrong with that?" she asked, sort of confused.
"Nothing, except that I was 9 and he was 11." He tried to say it as seriously as possible, but wound up laughing. "I will never forget the looks mom and dad had, they were priceless. Thanks for listening Sticks, talking about them has really helped me out a lot."
"You really miss them don't you?"
"Yeah, but it's time to move on. Still remember the good times, but move on none the less."
"I'm glad I could be here for you," she said as she reached her hand out to Jag.
He grabbed it and they just sat there in silence, enjoying the warmth they got from each other.
Soon their peace was interrupted by a group of noisy people entering the room. As the people entered the room they flocked to Jaina. With the exception of Han, Leia, Luke, Mara, Jace, Ani, Wedge, and Sean, Jag had no clue who the others were.
Wedge gave Jay a hug, but then went to talk to Jag. After Jay was finished greeting everyone she spoke up.
"Jag, this is my family. Of course you know Mom, Dad, Mara, Luke, Wedge, Jace, Ani, and Sean. These guys here are TJ, CJ, and Ami, Luke and Mara's kids. Ben is the only one missing. Those crazy one's over there are Iella, Syal aka Ally, and Myri. Then there is Tenel Ka and Tahiri over there, along with Valin and Jysella. I just wish that Ben and Corran were here."
"Well part of your wish is true," a new voice said as he entered the room.
"Corran," Jaina said loudly, "I'm so glad you're here. I do have one question though, where is Ben?"
"He's still on a mission," Luke said, "but he's just fine and said to tell you hey and to give you a hug for him. It was all we could do to keep him from leaving the mission to come see you. But he says he will be here ASAP."
"Oh," Corran added, "Grandpa Horn said to send you his love." (Author's Note: not really her grandpa, kind of like someone might call their parents best friend uncle. No blood relation between the two, just very close.)
"And so did your Grandma Padme, she also said she wants you to come and visit her while you heal." Leia added.
"Well, I'm not going anywhere without Jag. He needs just as much rest as I do."
"what, no…"
"Jag," Wedge said in a stern voice, "If it's ok with Padme you will go, and that's final."
Everyone knew what was going on, Wedge had filled them in on everything that had happened since Jay got hurt. So they just decided to let those who knew him best handle it.
"Jag, they're right," Sean started, "you need a break, and think of it this way, Sticks will need the company."
"Oh, ok, I'll go." He said resigned.
"Alright then, lets go get packed!" Jaina said with excitement.
And with that everyone went of to take care of the arrangements.
